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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Back Sabres To Double Series Lead In NHL Playoffs
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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks
Buffalo are tipped to double their lead in this playoff series.
The Sabres are scoring goals consistently and are doing a solid job at the other end of the ice too – not allowing many in reply.
- Buffalo Sabres are 9-3 in their last 12 games
- Buffalo Sabres are 2-1 in the 3 meetings at home this season
- Montreal Canadiens are 4-4 in the playoffs so far
- All 5 of the previous meetings this season produced at least 6 goals
Head To Head
- Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 156-140-44
- Buffalo Sabres won 4-2 when the two teams last met on May 6
Montreal Canadiens Form
Montreal enter this matchup having lost the series opener in Buffalo, and having now split their last 10 games oevrall.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-12 | at New York Islanders | W | 4-1 |
| Apr-14 | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-19 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 4-3 OT |
| Apr-21 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 OT |
| Apr-24 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 OT |
| Apr-26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 |
| Apr-29 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 |
| May-01 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 0-1 OT |
| May-03 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 2-1 |
| May-6 | at Buffalo Sabres | L | 2-4 |
Buffalo Sabres Form
Buffalo enter this game having taken a 1-0 series lead with their seventh victory in their previous 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-09 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W | 5-0 |
| Apr-13 | at Chicago Blackhawks | W | 5-1 |
| Apr-15 | vs Dallas Stars | L | 3-4 SO |
| Apr-19 | vs Boston Bruins | W | 4-3 |
| Apr-21 | vs Boston Bruins | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-23 | at Boston Bruins | W | 3-1 |
| Apr-26 | at Boston Bruins | W | 6-1 |
| Apr-28 | vs Boston Bruins | L | 1-2 OT |
| May-01 | at Boston Bruins | W | 4-1 |
| May-06 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-2 |
Verdict
Buffalo have carried their good form at the end of the regular season into the postseason, and they have out-scored their playoff opponents 24-14 through seven games.
The Sabres can now make it six wins in eight playoff outings by taking Game 2.
The Sabres can now make it six wins in eight playoff outings by taking Game 2.
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